David G. Schwartz
A proficient gaming researcher, professor, and credentialed mediator
David G. Schwartz

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Experienced Gaming researcher with a deeper understanding of the industry, author, professor at UNLV, and certified mediator. Top contributor to UNLV, experienced gaming researcher, author, and certified mediator. Watch out for bi-weekly resources on the UNLV blog.

As a professor, he is certified as an organizational Ombuds practitioner and a credentialed mediator, which establishes him as an authoritative figure in his field. He oversees the university’s mediation practice, providing a formal and confidential avenue for conflict resolution.

About author

Experience
University Instructor
2001 - Ongoing
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. David started as an assistant professor before progressing to an associate professor. He has also been a tutor at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Mr. Schwartz taught various graduate and undergraduate courses, including hospitality, law, honors, the video games industry, social and economic impacts of casinos, conspiracy theories in history, creative nonfiction, and Liberal Arts at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Atlantic City Extension.

He has also headed the faculty for the annual strategic marketing course at City, University of London, offered by Cass Business School. He has contributed to 300+ conference presentations, guest lectures, and public talks.

Administrative Roles
June 2021 - Ongoing
Ombuds

Dr. Schwartz established a new oversight Ombuds office to expedite International Ombuds Association operations. He is involved in drafting and securing the approval of the charter, attending to individual visitors, facilitating or moderating group meetings, and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of International Ombuds Association operations.

He is also in charge of meeting with university leadership and responsible personnel to discuss systemic issues and climate change.

Associate Vice Provost
February 2019 - May 2021
Faculty Affairs

Resource, programs, and services management to spearhead excellence in different avenues, including teaching and research. He also chaired faculty relations and ensured satisfaction, reviewed tenures and promotions, facilitated orientation programs, and ensured compliance and adoption of laws.

Director
January 2001 - January 2019
Center for Gaming Research

Researched, developed, and maintained the largest collection of gaming-related source documents and was in charge of recruiting and managing the center's international faculty program. He also created, developed, and published the UNLV Gaming Press.

Education
Ph.D. in American History
Year of graduation - 2000
University of California, Los Angeles

Dr. Schwartz has a Ph.D. in American History as a graduate of the University of California. During his studies, his peers nicknamed him Dr. Dave, hence the branding on his social media profiles.

Bachelor of Arts in History and Anthropology
Year of graduation - 1995
University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts in History and Anthropology and an MA in American History.

Hobby

Researching gaming and gambling, tourism, and public speaking.